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Clinical Lab Assistant

Clinical Lab Assistant

13 Credit Hours | Technical Certificate

Program Length

13 Credit Hours

One Semester

Credentials

Technical Certificate

Cost/Tuition*

Total Estimated Cost: $1,843
(subject to change without notice)

Location

Jordan Campus

Financial Aid/Funding

Financial Aid/Funding is available

Program Overview

Medical Records
Recording Vital Signs

 

Clinical Lab Assistants are trained to work in doctors’ offices, hospital laboratories and other outpatient labs as an integral member of the allied health care delivery team.

Clinical Lab Assistants perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and may work under the supervision of a medical technologist. The curriculum will allow the students to gain competency in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective competencies in entry level laboratory skills.

Instruction will be achieved in a Competency Based Education format with a combination of online, classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities.

Certificate of Achievement | 13 credits

What You Will Learn

  • Perform routine medical laboratory tests to support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
  • Work under the supervision of a medical technologist in a clinical lab setting
  • Develop competency in: Cognitive skills – understanding lab procedures and concepts, Psychomotor skills – performing hands-on laboratory techniques, Affective skills – demonstrating professionalism and ethical behavior
  • Participate in a flexible open-entry/closed-exit program format, allowing for personalized pacing and scheduling

Career Outcomes

Entry-Level Wage: $17.93, Median Wage: $21.75
122 Monthly Openings


Occupational Data, 2024, Salt Lake County, Lightcast Economic Modeling

Occupations

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

Certification Included

Technical Certificate

Certification Information

Certificates Earned within the Program

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR

American Heart Association First Aid

Certificates for which Students May Prepare for upon Program Completion

American Medical Technologists:Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant (CMLA)

(Additional fees and experience may apply)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Total Estimated Cost: $3,487

Tuition: $1,843

Student Fees: $117

Lab Fees: $145

Books/Supplies: $411 - Books required for the first day in the healthcare classroom – ask your advisor when this will happen

Application is free!

Financial Aid

Available through PELL grant

Please contact SLCC Veterans Services for VA Educational Benefits

Apply for Funding

Required Courses

13 Credit Hours

TEMA 1080

Medical Terminology

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

TECL 1010

Intro to Healthcare

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

TECL 1020

Admin Healthcare Procedures

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

TECL 1030

Basic Healthcare Procedures

Credit Hours: 2

Semester: All

TECL 1040

Clinical Lab Procedures I

Credit Hours: 4

Semester: All

TEMA 1410

Workplace Readiness

Credit Hours: 1

Semester: All

 

Jordan Campus

Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Next Classes Start:

Spring Term - January 12, 2026

 

  • 16 years old at enrollment; 18 years old at externship; 18 years old for certification and employment.
  • A reading sample comparable to the textbooks used in this program is available to assist students in evaluating their ability to complete the program successfully. Please ask your advisor for the sample during your appointment.
  • Student must have a high school diploma or GED to be eligible to sit for the national certification exam that is a required component of this program.

Ready to get started? Visit the admissions page for instructions and steps to follow for enrollment!

 

This program is offered in a Competency Based Education (CBE) format at our Jordan Campus. Students will be expected to invest a minimum of 24 hours per week for Full-time students (if using VA funding), or a minimum of 12 hours per week for Part-time students, in completing coursework. Students will enroll in each course according to the established sequence in the catalog. In a hybrid model, students may do assignments at home, but tests are taken in person at the lab and skills are learned and passed of in-person at the lab.

Students receiving Federal Financial Aid or VA funding please contact your academic advisor for specific information regarding eligibility.

Top 6 things to know before you apply

  1. Understand the Program Requirements
  2. Align Career Goals
  3. Explore Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Funding
  4. Program Duration and Schedule
  5. Teaching Mode
  6. Academic Readiness

How To Apply

1

Apply for Admissions

Complete your admissions application. Once you receive your student number (S#), proceed to Step 2.

2

Meet with Your Academic Advisor

Schedule an appointment (in-person, phone, or video call):

801-957-4978

academicadvising@elco.edu

Schedule Online